China Peak (FR 5201010) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
China Peak (FR 5201010) in OR
A 9.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Curry County, OR. The road serves Moon Mountain.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Powers Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 9.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (9.7 miles). Climbs 4,300 ft over 9.7 miles -- sustained grades near 26%, with pitches to 39%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 12 switchbacks.
China Peak stands 1,852 ft above the site, 1.8 miles south. Sixes River runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. The nearest town, Myrtle Point, is 20 mi off.
September normals 57–77°F, 3.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Powers Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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